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I'd love to make you look like a cussing fool and I could, but it would
subject the station to crank callers. A picture is not possible as they
don't have both prices posted on the large sign. The pump shows the two
prices, but because of a light filter makes taking a photo impossible.

Let's face the facts Dan, you don't know what you are talking about.
You haven't been around much.
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Howdy,

Why not send the phone number to just one person?

Surely the station would not be inconveniences by a single
call.

All the best,

 

Bingo! I know dbu well from the alt.autos.toyota group. I see you are
getting to know him well too! heh heh!

 

Why would they NOT have both prices posted on the large sign?

There's a "light filter" on the pump, eh? What is that, some kind of
magical device that doesn't let any light get onto the price display?
They do that specifically to keep people from taking photos, probably?

What the **** are you talking about? Take a photo of the pump prices, and
post it as requested, or prove to all that you are a lying bullshitter.
Your excuses don't hold water.

Well, as a matter of fact, I lived in the Seattle area (Silverdale) for
about 6 years, less than 10 years ago. I don't remember any such oddities
with gas prices or pumps with "light filters" on them. You have lied your
way into a corner, and the only way out is for you to provide some proof
with a picture of your claims.

 

You did. Read your posts.

 

Ahh, well THAT settles it. You're a liar and/or a fool...

LOL.

 

Why don't you post your email and I'll send you their phone number to
put this to rest. I don't live anywhere near Seattle. Again your lack
of experience shows.
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Why don't you convince this young lad to post his email so that I can
send him the phone number of the station that sells regular and super at
only one penny difference. I can't make a photo for reasons stated
before. I'd love to see the look on this cussing fools face when he
finds out I tell truth.
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dbu, I think this all stems from the use of the word "super" to
describe midgrade gasoline. Most of us use "super" when referring to
the highest grade however it is probably more correct to call it
"premium" and I am guessing that is what you know 91-93 octane gasoline
as. I can believe you have a station that would charge a penney more
for 89 octane gas, especially if it is an independent station where it
receives its supply from a local refiner. You don't have to defend
yourself or prove anything since it is obvious they won't believe you
even if you did post a picture. They will accuse you of doctoring it
or having the owner change the prices just for your picture.

 

Sure, I agree. Where the problem lies is their inability to read and
decipher what I said. That is not my problem. I posted the octane
numbers, but it seemed to be ignored. The station called it "super" and
"regular", 89 and 87 respectively, one penny difference. It is an
independent supplier. I don't know of any station in this area that
sells 93 octane gas, one I know of that sells 91 octane, but that is
non-oxygenated fuel for use in lawnmowers and the like and illegal to
use in cars and trucks unless they are licensed antique, per state law.

Thanks for the help, but I don't think it will convince these narrow
minded knot heads.
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Actually, that's my main problem with his "story". I can't imagine a
region ANYWHERE that doesn't have 91/93 octane fuel, as dbu states.
That would mean that people like me can't drive there, as the fuel
isn't high enough octane for my car...

 

I'm not saying there is none, I'm saying that I have not seen any except
for the non-oxygenated premium fuel for lawn mowers etc and classic
cars. You would have to look and plan ahead I guess.

What kind of car do you drive that requires such a high octane, Piper or
Cessina maybe? I don't think you'll have any problem finding av-gas at
110 octane.
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It is possible a small town in the boondocks with low population to not
have what the rest of us have become accustomed to. I live in SE
Virginia and when travelling across the state I see many small towns
with gas stations I do not recognize. Merchants tend to stock what
their clientele use. For those of us who are used to tons of choices
life in a small town can be quite an adjustment.

 

A requirement of 91 Octane is fairly normal for a great variety of
high performance vehicles. I drive a Civic Si. It is but one of many
with such a requirement...

 

Ok, but seems to me there was a few years ago, octane number varied
according to ethanol mix or not, I just don't remember. Nobody that I
know uses 91 octane. If there was 20 cents difference between reg and
premium or as my favorite station calls it "super" then I would buy
regular, but it's not. When I visit the next state over their fuel
prices tend to be higher especially along the interstate. I always buy
regular because of the price difference.
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I may have seen 89 may be called super in some areas, but not here.
It's midgrade, and 91 is super.

 

Hi,
I just came back from Baltic cruise. Over there in Northern europe gas
has two grade, Octane 92 or 95. Lot of small peppy cars on the street
which my need higher Octane gasoline. Worst price was in Denmark, over
3.00 per liter. Up here in Canada it's Regular(87), Premium(89) and
Super(92)

 

Remember, Europe uses a different octane rating - there are two
systems. And the US averages the Research Octane and Motor Octane
results to get the number we put on the pump.

--<< Bruce >>--